Staff Civil Engineer bei Schnabel Engineering

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 650+ employees in 30 offices throughout the United States. 

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm. 

Benefit options include: 

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
• Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Bonus program
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description: 

Schnabel Engineering is eager to supplement and expand its current service offering to our clients in need of civil and geotechnical engineering services, particularly as they relate to investigations, planning and design for the mining, waste, power and transportation sectors.  Qualified candidates will be well-rounded, organized problem solvers with excellent communication skills and an interest in solving technical challenges.  The Marquette, MI office of Schnabel Engineering, is seeking a full-time entry level Staff Engineer to join our growing engineering practice. We are looking for a motivated candidate with an interest in working on our nation’s critical infrastructure, a desire to develop both field and analytical skills, and a desire to be part of a strong team of geologists and engineers.

Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Work with project teams on civil, geotechnical, geological, or mining engineering projects that involve CAD design, construction oversight, field work, data evaluation, engineering analysis and report preparation.
• Assist in planning and performing geotechnical investigations and analyses
• Assist in preparation of reports, plans, and specifications.
• Observe and log soil borings and/or rock core.
• Conduct field assignments, such as site mapping
• Observe construction and perform materials testing, when needed. Material testing could include concrete testing, soil compaction, etc.
• Assist in performing field inspections.
• Assist in performing analyses and design calculations. 
• Work as a team member in the Marquette, MI office across various Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources.

Required Skills/Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geological, or Mining Engineering or equivalency
• Detailed oriented with strong analytical skill and a positive attitude as well as the ability to work both independently and on teams
• A willingness to perform a variety of assignments on short notice is valuable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Time management and organizational skills.
• It is also beneficial to be comfortable in remote settings, with a can-do attitude, and a willingness to perform a variety of tasks as needed to complete an assignment and satisfy project demands;
• Desire and willingness to work outdoors and travel
• Engineer in Training with the ability to receive a Professional Engineering License within 4 years

Desired Skills/Experience: 

• Familiarity with engineering field skills such as field measurement and mapping, soil sampling, and groundwater sampling;
• Geotechnical exploration experience including drilling supervision, soil logging and classification, instrumentation
• Strong computer skills and experience with industry standard commercial computer software including: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and/or various engineering software

Other Requirements: 

• Must possess a valid driver’s license as driving is an essential function of the job 
• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check 
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening 

The compensation range for this position is between $57,200 to $86,000. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.